Adel M. Belal, Prof. of Structural Engineering
Address: Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport,
Egypt, Cairo, Heliopolis,
Email: adel.belal@aast.edu
Web page: https://aast.edu/cv.php?disp_unit=&ser=132300

Biography
Throughout Prof. Belal career life, he has graduated with an honored bachelor’s degree from
the Military Technical College (MTC) in 1983. He received a master’s degree in 1991 from
MTC, then he received the Ph.D. in 1997 from University of Mississippi, USA.


He has specialized in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, starting his career in the MTC
till 2012 as a faculty member, where all the positions were held. In 1999, His job progression
allowed him to be the Head of the Consulting Engineering Center. As in 2009, he was appointed
to be the Head of Civil Engineering Department. In 2010, he promoted to the Head of Civil
and Architectural Engineering Branch. In 2011, he became the Vice Dean for the Educational
Affairs, who is Responsible for MTC educational Plan.


In 2004, He joined AAST as a visiting professor then, joined as a full faculty member in 2012,
which appointed as The Head of Consulting Engineering Center. At the beginning of 2013, He
was promoted to the head of Construction and Building Engineering Department, and in 2016
as the vice dean for educational affairs. In 2020, he Appointed as Dean of the College of
Engineering and Technology. In 2021, He was honored by his appointment as Vice President
for educational and student affairs. In 2023 He continue as Academy President Advisor for
Education Affairs.


His practical experience relates to his academic interests as a Consulting Engineer in the Field
of Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Geotechnical Engineering. He is a member
of the Egyptian Construction Third Party Liability Insurance Pool, Member of the Egyptian
Construction Reviewer of Ministry of Housing, and Member of the reviewer committee of the
Egyptian Code of Practice. He has designed and supervised many Reinforced Concrete, Steel
and Geotechnical projects.